Walk, Connect & Reflect: Gratitude Walk on National Trails Day

🌿Lace up your walking shoes, invite a friend, and join the Gratitude Choice Project for a rejuvenating 4. 5-mile Gratitude Walk on National Trails Day! 🌿 Check out the ValleyFalls loop on Alltrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/connecticut/valley-falls-railroad-brook-trail-and-main-road-trail
This Saturday, June 7, 2025, we'll gather at the beautiful Vernon Rails to Trails in Vernon, CT, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to connect with nature, cultivate gratitude, give back to our community, and build meaningful connections.
Why Walk with Us?
💚 Experience the Transformative Power of Our Gratitude Walk:
• Gratitude Circle (9:00 AM Start): We'll begin by coming together in a circle to share what we're grateful for and set our intentions for our mindful journey ahead.
• Mindful Walk: As we stroll along the scenic trail, we'll practice mindfulness, deepening our connection with the natural world and each other, while reflecting on the beauty that surrounds us.
• Bring Your Own snack/lunch (Optional): After our walk, we'll enjoy our lunch and each other's company by the lake. Let's connect over our shared appreciation for nature and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts of the present moment.
Event Essentials:
• 📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
• ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• 📍 Location: Vallyfalls Parking lot, Vernon, CT
• Bring: Snacks,
Included: Free refreshing beverages, mindful walking, gratitude circle, and a truly enriching experience with old and new friends!
➡️ Who's Invited?
Everyone! Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to outdoor activities, this walk is designed for all levels to slow down, connect, and contribute.
Important Note: The walk will be rescheduled in the event of rain. We will notify all registered participants of the new date.
🌟RSVP today! Don't forget to invite your friends and family to this meaningful celebration of gratitude, mindfulness, and community service.
Stay Connected by using hashtags with your pictures and comments for this walk:
• #GratitudeChoice
• #NTD2025
• #GratitudeWalkVernon
• #ConnectingThroughNature
• #GCPEnvironmentalStewardship
• #NationalTrailsDay
• Learn More:
• Register here:
• Discover the Gratitude Choice Project: https://gratitudechoiceproject.org/
About the Gratitude Choice Project:
*REQUIREMENTS FOR GRATITUDE WALKS/HIKES:
No one wants to find themselves in a situation where they are lost or hurt in the ‘middle of nowhere by themselves – everyone must follow the guidelines to prevent such a scenario, no matter the likelihood of it happening.

• For safety concerns, we start together and end together. Unless it is an emergency, you will be removed from the group if you show up for the gratitude circle and then leave after or leave halfway into the hike).
• Keep an ID with your emergency contact/s information with you at all times, just in case of an emergency.
• Bring water to stay hydrated, snacks for energy, bug/tick repellant, wear comfortable clothes (non-cotton if possible.. to keep dry), and wear trail sneakers or hiking shoes/boots for comfort.
• Be open, accepting, and respectful at all times.

KINDLY DON'T BE A NO-SHOW. Please be considerate and cancel your spot at least 24 hours in advance, especially on a hike with a waitlist.
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety.
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